IIT Kanpur filed 122 IPRs in 2023, achieves licensing rate of 14%

The patents for inventions from varied domains such as MedTech and Nano Technology include innovative healthcare solutions like a portable medical suction device and a continuous lung health monitoring system.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has filed a total of 122 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and achieved a licensing rate of around 14 percent to industry partners in 2023.

The institute marks its third straight year of securing the most IPRs in its history, taking the overall achievement to 1039 IPRs to date, IIT Kanpur said in a statement.

The 122 IPRs filed include 108 patents, 4 design registrations, 3 copyrights, and 1 trademark application, along with 4 US and 2 China patents. The year also saw 167 IPRs being granted with 15 technologies licensed.

The patents for inventions from varied domains such as MedTech and Nano Technology include innovative healthcare solutions like a portable medical suction device and a continuous lung health monitoring system. Other notable patents include solid-state sodium-ion batteries and an affordable Braille learning device for the blind and visually impaired.

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The Institute said it also saw a substantial increase in the number of IPRs granted in the calendar year. The 167 patents include innovations such as a gas sensor for detecting ammonia at room temperature, a method and apparatus for treating industrial wastewater, a tactile watch for the visually impaired, and a lateral flow immunoassay strip for detecting mastitis in bovines.

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“We are proud to maintain the momentum by filing 122 IPRs, achieving a record of over 100 filings in our institute for the third year in a row. The institute’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of research and technology has resulted in this record-breaking number of IPRs and positioned the institute as a leader in driving positive change through intellectual contributions. The collaborative spirit among our researchers and the support from various stakeholders have played a pivotal role in reaching this milestone,” said Professor S Ganesh, Director of IIT Kanpur.

IIT Kanpur secured the top position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings 2023 in the 'Innovation' category.